Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet 2009 TrailBlazer Owner's Manual

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage
Engine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute
(Except Certified for Gasoline Engines
6.0L V8 Engine) starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle's
engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-18.
The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for
Engine Oil (6.0L
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
V8 Engine Only)
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
see Engine Oil on page 5-18.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-29.
6-12
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Usage
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Hydraulic Brake Delco
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Optikleen
Washer
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
Parking Brake
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Cable Guides
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
System
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic DEXRON
Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Key Lock
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
Cylinders
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
Chassis
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Lubrication
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
SAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
Fluid/Lubricant
Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
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Washer Solvent.
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-VI Automatic